A cash strapped mum from Wigan says her son has had to sell some of his game consoles so he doesn't have to ask for pocket money due to the rising costs of energy.
Speaking on Sky News, families and businesses reacted with despair to the energy price cap hike and viewers heard how Brandon Dempsey from Wigan has sold his games consoles including his PS4 and PS3 to help his mum, Amy, with the rising cost of living.
Amy says: "You're thinking more about what you do as opposed to just leaving the play station on or any games, things that he has."
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Turning to her little boy, Brandon she says: "There are things you have got rid of haven't you? So you have pocket money now, he has sold some of his stuff - so you don't have to ask us a much for money."
Brandon agreed and told the Sky interviewer, who asked him what he had sold: "My PS3 and my PS4"
The typical household energy bill will hit £3,549 a year from 1 October, regulator Ofgem has announced, throwing many households into fuel poverty. The cap is currently £1,971 for the average household and limits how much providers can charge customers in England, Scotland and Wales
During the interview market traders also talked about being worried, losing money and losing trade due to the energy price hike.
One says: "I guess I am going to have money in my account but by the time I get there the electricity and gas has taken it. I don't know how long I can continue or other people can continue like that. "
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